LegCo Panel on Transport visits demonstration of functions of eTraffic Ticket Platform (with photos)

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport observed the demonstration of functions of eTraffic Ticket Platform at the Police Headquarters today (June 24) to learn more about the new measures and workflow of the Hong Kong Police Force (the Police) in serving fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and demand notices (DNs) by electronic means.

     Members first received a briefing by representatives of the Police on the progress and preparatory work for the electronic traffic enforcement as well as the operation of the eTraffic Ticket Platform website and mobile application. Members noted that the eTraffic Ticket Platform website and mobile application can provide one-stop services for members of the public and facilitate vehicle owners and drivers to check electronic FPNs and DNs information anytime and anywhere, and settle penalties by means of electronic payment.

     Members then observed the demonstration of electronic traffic enforcement workflows, including serving electronic FPNs and DNs through SMS or email to the offending vehicle owner or driver. They also gained insight of the information contained therein such as the vehicle registration mark of the vehicle involved, nature of the offence committed and the date, time and location of the contravention.

     Following the passage of the Electronic Traffic Enforcement (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 by LegCo on June 19 this year, the Government targets to gradually implement the electronic FPNs in 2025 and roll out different functions of eTraffic Ticket Platform by phases. During the visit, Members took the opportunity to exchange views with representatives of the Police in enhancing the overall efficiency of traffic enforcement through the application of technology and facilitating the Smart Mobility initiatives.

     Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Panel on Transport, Dr Chan Han-pan, and Panel members Mr Frankie Yick, Mr Kenneth Lau; as well as a non-Panel member Ms Judy Chan.